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M11 TDE

1997 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,521 mi
Last recorded88,521 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 TDE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 88,521 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear suspension springs surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,480 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 88,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 88,156 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,676 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 87,381 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 87,351 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 87,126 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 87,125 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,060 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 87,060 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2016 85,992 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,246 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,438 miles

thorough examination not possible due to cover under vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2011 81,645 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 80,991 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 78,027 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 78,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 67,913 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,605 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 55,605 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 47,750 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 47,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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M11 TDE is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 47,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M11 TDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M11 TDE registered?

M11 TDE is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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